AMBER FORT IN RAJASTHAN

AMBER FORT

Location: On Delhi-Jaipur Highway, 11 km from Jaipur

Built by: Raja Man Singh I

Built in: 1592 Highlights:

Wonderful carvings and minute mirror work

INFORMATION

Amber Fort is located in Amber (a town with an area of 4 square kilometers), 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.The ancient citadel, the capital of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber from 1037 to 1727 AD, was shifted to present day Jaipur in 1727. Amber Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Mughal elements. The fort with its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront.

THE ENTRANCE TO THE GREAT COURTYARD.

SHEESH MAHAL INTERIOR

FLORAL PATTERN ON THE WALL

VIEW FROM THE TOP

GARDEN IN A FORT

WALL DECORATION

DOORWAY

SOME MORE PICTURES

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